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Walmart Announces Exec Changes To Support Omnichannel Retail
July 19, 2019

Walmart is making some organizational adjustments with its executives to help better integrate its retail store and digital operations, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retail Pulse: Toys R Us Returns With Small Retail Stores
July 19, 2019

Iconic brick-and-mortar retailers are sometimes reinvented, and return to the world of retail with smaller-format concepts. The parent of the Toys R Us brand, Tru Kids, plans to bring stores under the legendary name to the United States for the 2019 holiday season. Tru Kids...

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DTC Bikes In A Box, For The IKEA-Level DIYer
July 19, 2019

Buying a bicycle shouldn’t be an overly challenging task for a consumer, but often shapes up to be one, particularly if one doesn’t happen to be a cycling enthusiast. The products range in price and quality quite widely — and specialized features abound. Throw in...

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Dressbarn To Close 53 Stores This Summer
July 19, 2019

Ascena Retail Group has announced it is closing 53 additional Dressbarn stores by the end of August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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JCPenney Explores Debt Restructuring Options With Advisers
July 19, 2019

To look into debt restructuring options that would provide the retailer more time to make a turnaround, JCPenney Co Inc has reportedly hired advisers. The retailer had talks with investment bankers as well as lawyers who specialize in helping troubled companies with debt restructuring as...

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How Pay Advances Affect The Retail Industry
July 19, 2019

In the gig economy, early payment—not just ease or speed—can be a differentiator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Why Merchants May Need Multiple Processing Relationships
July 18, 2019

FinTech firms are keeping tabs on the optimization curve of eCommerce merchants — and how their payments needs evolve. Merchants might start with an off-the-shelf eCommerce platform and use that company’s payment solution. Alternatively, they might build their own websites and use a payment processor...

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Toys R Us Is Back With Experiential Retail
July 18, 2019

Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys R Us, is partnering with retail-as-a-service startup b8ta to launch a new curated store experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Netflix Q2 Earnings: More Than 100K US Subscribers Lost
July 18, 2019

With an unusual loss in U.S. subscribers, Netflix posted slightly less-than-expected top-line results, but came out ahead of Wall Street’s estimates for earnings. The online entertainment streaming company reported revenues of $4.92 billion and earnings per share of 60 cents compared to expectations of $4.93...